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- [neet]
- /nit/
- /ˈniːt.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neet]
- /nit/
Definitions of neatly word
- adjective neatly in a pleasingly orderly and clean condition: a neat room. 1
- adjective neatly habitually orderly and clean in appearance or habits: a neat person. 1
- adjective neatly of a simple, pleasing appearance, style, design, etc.: a neat cottage. 1
- adjective neatly cleverly effective in character or execution: a neat scheme; a neat solution. 1
- adjective neatly Slang. great; wonderful; fine: What a neat car! 1
- adjective neatly clever, dexterous, or apt: She gave a neat characterization of the old woman. 1
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Origin of neatly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English net spruce, trim, clean < Middle French < Latin nitidus shining, polished, handsome, spruce, equivalent to nit(ēre) to shine + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Neatly
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preposition
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neatly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for neatly
adv neatly
- cleanly — in a fair manner
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
- precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- handily — skillfully; dexterously; expertly: to manage a boat handily.
adverb neatly
- tidily — neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress: a tidy room; a tidy person.
- in order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- painstakingly — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
- trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
Antonyms for neatly
adverb neatly
- messily — in a messy manner.
- ineffectively — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
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